Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
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| Type | Private university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1997 |
| Dean | Dr. Steven I. Kaltman (interim) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | dental.nova.edu |
The Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine is the dental school of Nova Southeastern University. It is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. When it opened in 1997, it was the first new dental school to open in the United States in 24 years.[1] It is the largest dental school in Florida. The school is accredited by the American Dental Association.[2]
Academics
[edit]In recent years, it has received more applications for admittance than any other dental school in the United States.[citation needed] There are approximately 3,500 applicants for the entering class size of 110. Entering first year students averaged in the 95th percentile nationally on the Dental Admission Test.[citation needed] It offers a four-year D.M.D. program, along with postdoctoral programs in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry), Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (four-year program), and Master of Science in Craniofacial Research.[1][3]
Research
[edit]The NSU College of Dental Medicine is currently involved in biomaterials development and research in oral biology.
The Southeastern College of Dental Medicine claims to have the largest and most compete histological archive in the world, containing over 200,000 specimens of teeth, which weigh in total more than 3 tons.[citation needed]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "First Look 2008" (PDF). Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ "Search DDS/DMD Programs". American Dental Association. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "MS in Dentistry". Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
